Patrick Henry
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On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered a speech which supported military action against the British. This stirring speech swayed the vote and was most likely the deciding factor in committing Virginia troops to fight the British.

During the period of debate over the ratification of the Constitution, numerous independent local speeches and articles were published all across the country. Eventually, famous revolutionary figures such as Patrick Henry came out publicly against the Constitution.

This speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War.